Business Analyst

We are looking for a dynamic and focused Digital Business Analyst who will provide a specialist business and process analysis function whilst also performing the project manager role. The incumbent will be responsible for documenting and evaluating existing business processes, designing and implementing new business processes in support of the development of comprehensive fit-for-purpose and efficient processes to optimise business results whilst transitioning the project through the project lifecycle.Minimum RequirementsUniversity degree (B Eng Industrial advantageous)Experience in Supply Chain and Logistics is advantageous3 years’ work experience in the Retail or Financial Industry, 5 years business analysis/business consulting experience,Experience in Agile methodologies is advantageousCompetency Requirements And Job SpecificationMS Office proficiencyKnowledge and understanding of project management principlesCommand of business analysis techniques – including the application of industry-standard methodologies, techniques and use of softwareIn–depth knowledge of Pepkor Lifestyle policies, practices, processes and systemsUnderstanding of the Pepkor Lifestyle operating modelExpress and implied ethical responsibilitiesBusiness process mappingInformation processingCommunicationKnowledge and innovation managementProgramme and project managementResource ManagementInternal and external networkingKey DialsInitiate and execute Project Establishment & Initiation ActivitiesGather and document business requirementsAnalyse and document the changes required in system architectureEnsure that the solution is tested and validated against the business requirementsImplement the solution and conduct a handover to operationsManage the project through its lifecycleEffective self-management and teamworkRisk and Issue logging. This includes quantifying the risks, Identifying an owner of that Risk and if they occur and also driving the close out of the Risks and Issues that are logged.Decision logging - In many sessions when a critical decision arises, to log this and to drive the process to get the decision made and document the decision outcome.When any actions are identified in sessions, these are minuted and assigned to a particular individual with a commitment date and then driving on following up on these until they are closed.Together with the PM's for our service providers, prepare the steerco pack that include details of point 1 and 2, as well as communicating deliverables completed as well as committed too.With the Product owner, define the implementation date of the project and plan the deliverable accordingly. Project Plan should not be limited to development and product deliverable but also implementation plan.Driving the quote approval and purchase order process where required.